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A new rock musical telling the story of the Vietnam War protest movement.

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4.5
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great show
"the music chosen for the play was great, each character put so much effort to create an identity of their own when singing the lyrics, feeling the emotions and the pain that came with the war in Vietnam, the news reels playing in the background of the stage brought back so many memories."
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Ken V from Stratford on Aug 24, 2025
A look into a dark time in History
"The show was well thought out. Music very appropriate for the storyline. The dialog was easy to hear most of the time. Cast was terrific"
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Broadway.com Customer on Aug 17, 2025
Throwback to the 60s via a subject not approached in theatre
"The cast pulls the struggles of the Vietnam War together with songs from the 60s and 70s. It brought back memories of men and women enlisting, while others were forced into the war via a notification of draft. I felt the intensity of the impact of the war on the soldiers could be built upon- drug, alcohol, psychological issues. However, facts at the end were helpful. The tribute the cast gave to veterans and current military persons was outstanding. Glad I saw the show! "
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Carol G from East Earl on Jul 27, 2025

About Rolling Thunder

Part rock concert, part documentary, this exhilarating and moving show tells the heartfelt stories of young soldiers caught in the abyss of the Vietnam War and the galvanizing protest movement that sought to end it.

Rolling Thunder brings together legendary songs of the period of the ‘60s and ‘70s, raw and potent storytelling inspired by Vietnam veterans and their families. The draft, combat, civil rights movement, and homecoming are evocatively reawakened in this intimate and epic work. At heart, it’s a deeply moving love story of courage, longing, loss, and hope.

The conflict - the world’s first televised war - gave rise to some of the most blistering and lyrical songs of the 20thcentury. Rolling Thunder showcases more than 20 rock classics, including ‘A Hard Rain’s A-Gonna Fall’, “All Along the Watchtower”, “Born to be Wild”, “People Get Ready”, “The Letter”, “Black Magic Woman”, “Gimme Shelter”, “Help Me Make it Through the Night”, “Eve of Destruction”, “Killing Me Softly with His Song”, “We’ve Gotta Get Out of This Place” and “Bridge Over Troubled Water”.
 

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